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Taziki’s coming to Florence

Florence will soon be home to Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe. The franchise will locate near the new Grogan’s Jewelers, in the former Towles House of Carpets building.

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U.S. Attorney Vance Retiring After 25 Years as Federal Prosecutor

US Attorney Joyce White Vance retiring

BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance announced today that she will retire from the Department of Justice, effective at midnight Jan. 19, after 25 years as a federal prosecutor.

“It has been an honor to serve the Northern District of Alabama as U.S. Attorney for the […]

Federal Jury Convicts Walker County Man for Possessing Methamphetamine

BIRMINGHAM – A federal jury on Wednesday convicted a Walker County man of possessing methamphetamine in Quinton, Ala., announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Donald DeSalvo.

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Authorities trying to identify suspect

CRIME OF THE WEEK – The University of North Alabama Police Department is looking for a man who tried to steal money from the school`s mascots. Just before 10-pm on December 31st most people were getting ready to ring in the new year.

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Mayor pleads guilty to Felony Ethics Violations, made child support payments

(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange announced the filing of an Information and subsequent plea of guilty entered by Walter S. Hill, former mayor of the Town of Mosses (Lowndes County), on a felony ethics violation for using his office for personal gain in the total amount of $25,370.37 on January 6, 2017. Hill […]

Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

This past year in Alabama politics was surprisingly more interesting than was expected. The judicial inquiry commission removed Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore from the bench for telling the probate judges in the state to not perform marriage ceremonies for gay people. He said marriage should […]

Colbert Revenue Commissioner celebrates 50th birthday

TUSCUMBIA-Our friend Colbert County Revenue Commissioner Tommy Oswalt makes it to the half-century mark today. If you see him at the courthouse today or out and about, wish him a happy birthday.

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Stevenson Police Chief Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting and Failing to Protect Arrestee

Daniel Winters

BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge Tuesday sentenced former Stevenson, Ala., Police Chief Daniel Winters, 56, to more than two years in prison for beating an arrestee and for standing by while Winters’ friend beat the arrestee, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head […]

Two Colbert County Men Plead Guilty to Shipping Meth Via U.S. Mail

Methamphetamine, Pot, and Currency seized during the investigation

BIRMINGHAM – A Colbert County man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges related to an attempt to ship about a pound of methamphetamine from Los Angeles to the Colbert County town of Leighton using the U.S. Mail, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance […]

Mo Brooks says Senate should confirm Sessions as next Attorney General

Senator Jeff Sessions

Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) attended Senator Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate confirmation hearing to convey his unwavering support for Senator Sessions’ future service to America as the U.S. Attorney General.

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Former Controller Arrested for Defrauding Fitness Company and Retail Store

BIRMINGHAM – FBI agents in Texas yesterday arrested the former controller for a Birmingham-based fitness center franchise on charges she defrauded that company and a subsequent retail store out of more than $100,000, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger C. Stanton.

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Hostess recalling White Peppermint Twinkies due to possible Salmonella contamination

Hostess is voluntarily recalling its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® because of a recall by Blommer Chocolate Company of the confectionary coating used on the Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies product.

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Tide falls to Clemson, 35-31

TAMPA, Fla. – In a national championship game that seesawed back-and-forth throughout the second half, The University of Alabama football team came up just short in the final seconds against Clemson Monday night, falling to the Tigers, 35-31, in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The two teams played in front of […]

Mom leaves kids home alone gets DUI

April Johnson

Ms. Johnson was arrested on 01-07-17 and charged with DUI. During that encounter, she said nothing about having any children.

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CULLMAN COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING MULTIPLE VICTIMS

BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman County man pleaded guilty today in federal court to producing child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance.

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Authorities make arrest in New Years burglary

Jeffrey Ryan Davis

TUSCUMBIA-The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the burglary that occurred New Year’s Eve night on Hwy 247.

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Troopers Urge Motorists to Drive with Extreme Caution

MONTGOMERY – As the state of Alabama prepares for Friday and Saturday’s forecasted mix of wintry precipitation, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must drive to use extreme caution and to expect roadways to be icy.

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10 steps to lower your electric bill

To help keep your monthly electricity usage under control, experts recommend these saving tips:

Open Wide: Take advantage of nature. Keep curtains open on the south side of the house and closed on the north during the day to let the warming sunlight in.

2. Dial It Down: Try keeping your thermostat set to […]

TVA Employees Get Ready for Year’s First Cold Snap

 

Employees at TVA’s System Operations Center constantly coordinate generation and transmission assets to meet power demand in the Valley.

CHATTANOOGA—As the southeastern part of the nation braces for the first dangerous cold spell of the year, there is a quiet hum of activity deep in the basement of TVA’s headquarters in Chattanooga, […]

TVA to Temporarily Close Road Over Wilson Dam

FLORENCE, Ala. — A combination of winter driving conditions and facility maintenance will force the temporary closure of Cox Creek Parkway/Reservation Road over Wilson Dam near Florence, Ala., beginning on Thursday morning, Jan. 5, 2017.

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